2 c. navy beans
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 med. yellow onion
1/2 lb. bacon, cut into pieces
3 tbsp. dark molasses
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Soak beans overnight. Drain and rinse beans, then cook beans with baking soda. Simmer beans for 20 minutes. Drain beans. Layer beans, bacon and diced onion in a large baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients with 1 cup hot water. Pour over the beans. Add enough additional hot water to cover the beans. Place lidded baking dish in a 300 degree oven for 4 hours. Add additional water as beans cook.